Remembering History: Contraceptive sponge, United Kingdom, 1901-1930, with original container. This contraceptive sponge is made of rubber. Sponges were often paired with fluids thought to have spermicide properties, such as olive oil.

Contraceptive sponge, United Kingdom, 1901-1930, with original container. This contraceptive sponge is made of rubber. Sponges were often paired with fluids thought to have spermicide properties, such as olive oil.

Contraceptive sponge, United Kingdom, 1901-1930, with original container. This contraceptive sponge is made of rubber. Sponges were often paired with fluids thought to have spermicide properties, such as olive oil.